White rice vs Pasta
Per 100 g, white rice has 130 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat; pasta has 157 kcal, 5.8 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate and 0.9 g fat. Pasta has 157 kcal per 100 g, 21% more than white rice at 130 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | White rice | Pasta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | 157 kcal | −27 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5.8 g | −3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g | 31 g | −2.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.9 g | −0.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.8 g | −1.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | −0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | −0.1 g |
| Sodium | 382 mg | 131 mg | +251 mg |
Difference is White rice minus Pasta. Full names: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, cooked, enriched, with salt · Pasta, cooked, enriched, with added salt.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White rice · 1 cup, 158 g | 205 | 4.3 g | 45 g | 0.5 g |
| Pasta · 1 cup spaghetti not packed, 124 g | 195 | 7.2 g | 38 g | 1.1 g |
Where the calories come from
White rice · 9% protein · 89% carbohydrate · 2% fat
Pasta · 15% protein · 80% carbohydrate · 5% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Pasta has 157 kcal per 100 g, 21% more than white rice at 130 kcal.
- Pasta has 115% more protein per 100 g than white rice (5.8 g vs 2.7 g). Per calorie, white rice gives 2.1 g of protein per 100 kcal and pasta gives 3.7 g.
- Pasta has 9% more carbohydrate per 100 g than white rice (31 g vs 28 g).
- Pasta has 200% more fat per 100 g than white rice (0.9 g vs 0.3 g).
- Pasta has 350% more fiber per 100 g than white rice (1.8 g vs 0.4 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, white rice or pasta?
Pasta has 157 kcal per 100 g, 21% more than white rice at 130 kcal.
Which has more protein, white rice or pasta?
Pasta has 115% more protein per 100 g than white rice (5.8 g vs 2.7 g). Per calorie, white rice gives 2.1 g of protein per 100 kcal and pasta gives 3.7 g.
What are the macros of white rice vs pasta?
White rice: 9% protein, 89% carbohydrate, 2% fat by energy. Pasta: 15% protein, 80% carbohydrate, 5% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 169753 (Grains & bread) and 169751 (Grains & bread), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.